Announcements
16th Annual Solar Xmas Tree Party! Dec. 3rd, 2011
The conformation was given today that the Galileo's will graciously host the Solar Christmas tree party Dec. 3rd 2011. There will be a $5 cover at the door.
The Tree Lighting Ceremony is a traditional event which brings the community together to celebrate the holidays! It is also a great form of celebration for the education and support of renewable energy in Boone! We also sell raffle tickets, 1 for $2 and 3 tickets for $5.
The tree's light emitting diodes (LEDs) use less energy than filament bulbs. A photovoltaic array is used to charge a battery during the day. At night the battery drains the stored energy to "let there be light".
There will be live music. By a stroke of luck we were able to book four bands. Starting off the night at the Jones House Southern Exposure brings us some acoustic blue grass listening joy.
At Galileo's three North Carolina bands will be performing. Makayan from Ashville, NC. is a rock- progressive-groove band. Wide Eyed Mischief out of Raleigh NC. plays Psychedelic Groove Rock for your Soul. Closing the Night Boone's own Nomadic is a melting pot of blues, funk, rock and electronic which brings about dance.
Raffle tickets will be on sale in November in the international hallway of the student union.
Raffles in the past have been backed by more than $3,000 worth of prizes.
Hope to see you there!
ASUSES and Sustainable Development club team up!
The two clubs meet at the same time in the Watauga River Room Wednesdays @ 6:15
The Watauga River Room is located in the international hall way in the student union.
Our clubs have formed a subcommittee committed to introduce the eco-clamshell to ASU.
http://www.eckerd.edu/green/waste/ecoclamshell.php
Eco-Clamshell Handbook
http://www.eckerd.edu/green/files/EckerdEcoClamshellHandbook.pdf
If YOU are interested in getting involved e-mail Asuses@appstate.edu
Earth Day 2012: Art For The Earth
Earth Day 2012: Art for The Earth will exemplify how art can be used to progress the sustainable development movement, enhance community, and increase appreciation for our environment.
Location: ASU Sanford Mall 11am-3pm
There will be tons of hands-on activities for people to participate in including recycled art projects, yoga, bike powered smoothies, solar cookies, seed ball making, and much more!!
FREE SMOOTHIES and COOKIES!
Many clubs and organizations will be present including Appalachian Voices, REI, ASUSES, SD Student Alliance, Green, ASU Recycles, AIRE, Room To Sqworm, and more!
16th annual Green and Solar Homes Tour 2012
When: April 2012
Where: The solar decathalon building across from lowes foods on E. King St. Boone, NC
Time: 8am - 4pm
Fees: $20 per person ( $10 for students/ NCSEA members) includes breakfast and lunch
To register email Tess Scanlon at:
asuses@gmail.com
This tour is part of the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association's Solar and Green Home Tour hosted by the ASU Sustainable Energy Society.
We will be taking a guided tour of many green homes, as well as, renewable energy sites in the Boone area. This is a great opportunity to learn about sustainable options for renewable energy technology, alternative building materials, green building certifications, energy efficiency, and much more!
We will visit many high performance houses including a 1,600 sqft Dwellbox made of recycled shipping containers. The homes will show examples of passive solar design, solar thermal water heating,ground source heat pumps, alternative building materials,LEED and Energy Star Certifications and much more.
We will have speakers during lunch to further educate about green building, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. We are delighted to have Crystal Simmons speak about the new Broyhill Wind Turbine Project installed by the ASU Renewable Energy Initiative!
For more info contact Tess Scanlon at asuses@gmail.com
Hope to see you there!!
The Mission
Saving the World Since 1996!
The Appalachian State University Sustainable Energy Society you know today owes its origins to the Solar Club. The Solar Club was started way back in 1996 by a group of students who wanted to learn and teach each other about renewable energy technologies. So these early visionaries would have regular workshops on various topics.
American Solar Energy Society?
The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is one of the largest non-profits in the country that helps promote renewable energy technologies through national conferences, magazines, and research. The Solar Club decided to become a local chapter of ASES in 2003 through the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Society. That's a long way of saying we get a free entry into their annual conference!
